Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
The Beelink SER8 Mini PC is highly praised for its powerful performance, compact size, and excellent value for money. Users highlight the fast AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample RAM and storage, and quiet, cool operation. However, a few issues were noted: one user reported a corrupted Windows installation, another experienced weak Wi-Fi/Bluetooth signals, and a third needed a BIOS downgrade to fix random shutdowns. Overall, it's seen as a great choice for productivity, light gaming, and multitasking.
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 performance
- Compact and portable size
- Excellent value for money
- Quiet and cool operation
- Ample RAM and storage
Cons
- Weak Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal
- Corrupted Windows installation reported
- BIOS downgrade needed for stability
- Random shutdowns without BSOD
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Beelink SER9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 1.43 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Beelink SER9 2025, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.